RICKY GERVAIS has amassed an enormous fortune, thanks to The Office, Extras, Derek, Hollywood film roles and now his new Netflix stand-up show, Humanity. What is his net worth?

Ricky Gervais is celebrating the long-awaited release of Humanity on Netflix, his first stand-up special in seven years.

The comedian has enjoyed hit after hit since he first found fame with The Office in 2001, and has combined writing and starring in TV series with Hollywood movie roles, stand-up comedy gigs and even awards ceremony hosting duties.

Now, with the release of his new stand-up show on Netflix, Ricky has amassed an estimated fortune of £71 million. But how did it all begin?

The 56-year-old fell into comedy after graduation. He studied philosophy at University College London, and then joined the band Seona Dancing as their lead singer.

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The star decided to end the sitcom after just two series, but went on to be executive producer of a US version which starred Steven Carell and ran for nine years.

In 2005 Ricky wrote and starred in Extras with his on-screen partner Stephen Merchant. The comedy featured A-list stars, including Ben Stiller, Kate Winslet and Samuel L Jackson, playing exaggerated version of themselves behind the scenes on movie sets.

The big screen beckoned and the Londoner enjoyed starring roles in films such as Night at the Museum, Ghost Town and Muppets Most Wanted.

He also wrote and starred in the heartfelt comedy Derek for Channel 4. It received mixed reviews but Ricky regards the show as some of his best work.

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The comedian was the toast of Hollywood, and was invited to host the annual Golden Globes awards ceremony four times.

All the while, Ricky continued to perform his stand-up shows. He toured his latest, Humanity, throughout 2017 and early 2018.

He divides his time between two homes in Hampstead and New York City and lives with his partner Jane Fallon. The couple met at university and have been together ever since.

Jane, 57, used to be a TV producer, working on EastEnders and Teachers, but these days writing books takes up most of her time.